Smartypants Exclusive Childcare
Staff
Qualifications
All our staff hold formal qualifications in childcare, ranging from level 3-6, Foundation Degree, BA Honours, Early Years Teacher Status, all who carry a high level of experience working with children and have grown with Smartypants over the years.
Recruitment
We take the recruitment of staff seriously, having a robust recruiting procedure in place ensuring all staff are DBS checked and qualifications are up to date and relevant.
Ratios
We ensure excellent ratios, working in small keyworker groups. This we believe is the only way to achieve the best quality care education and individual child development.
Turnover
We have a low turnover of staff, and a long established management team who inspire with their leadership to create positive attitudes and close teamwork.
First Aid
All current staff are qualified first aiders as we strongly believe the care of our children is of the upmost importance.
Chef
We also employ a qualified cook who follows DFE guidelines to provide healthy balanced meals and snacks which are all freshly cooked. All our children’s allergies and dietary requirements are catered for.
Staff Training
One member of staff in our setting is trained in Makaton and has shared her knowledge with other members of staff who have introduced it into their routines. All staff are offered SEND training when it becomes available with the Local Authority.
The Deputy Manager is qualified to Level 6, along with two other members of staff. All other staff members are qualified to Level 3 or above. Two other members of staff are currently studying towards a Level 5 qualification which they are expected to complete soon.
Training undertaken by staff members is then cascaded to other staff members in the form of staff meetings. Specific training would be accessed if it would be beneficial to the needs of a child.
OFSTED says:
“Management effectively leads highly reflective and well qualified staff, who are dedicated to continual improvement”.
Staffing Structure
Managing Director | Colette Gent |
Senior Nursery Manager | Semara Iqbal |
Nursery Manager | Anita Hall |
Business Support Officer | Farida Meneisy |
Senior Practitioners | Sarah Byrne |
Forest School/Outdoors Leader | Stephen Ryder |
Child Practitioners | Aisha Shahid |
Cook | Sarah Reid |
Kitchen Assistant | Donna Rogers |
Cleaner | Camille Smith |